LOCALadk Magazine

Anne Brewer 20 A River Paddle: The Raquette River in Tupper Lake offers ribbons of beautiful water for the author and his friend to enjoy and explore via kayaks. This body of water delivers a maze-like topography, that when seen from above, is a paddler's paradise. In this story we hear about all the joys of a river camping trip, and are treated to a bird's-eye view. We hope this piece inspires paddlers to seek out this amazing location. 24 Footage on the mountain: The Adirondack Hamlets To Huts offer a unique way to experience backcountry travel, allowing visitors to traverse remote areas, but enjoy the comforts of home each night. Go behind the scenes with the author as he documents the first test route and makes some friends along the way. 30 Green Goddess Recipe: This issue's Green Goddess recipe was inspired by our article on us- ing yoga as a form of practice in helping restore the body and mind during and after battling cancer. The article shares some recipes that may help prevent cancer. Enjoy these recipes and be mindful of the ways we can help our bodies fight off awful cancer causing cells. If you enjoy the recipe please share it and its benefits with a friend. 38 Backyard Bikepacking adventures: Sometimes the best adventures are right in your backyard. A group of passionate and adventurous locals share their biking adventure. The plan was to bike all the different trail systems that a local vol- unteer group called BETA created and maintains in the great High- er Peaks region. They supported many local businesses along the route, spent time seeing friends, rode the trails, and enjoyed three days of laughs.

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